Author Archives: Nick Swerdlow

English for writing loglines 2: the protagonist’s goal

Writing a logline for a film project can be challenging, especially if you need to write it in foreign language.
This is the second of a series of articles on how to structure loglines in English.

How can reading and listening help you to speak English confidently at work?

The language that we use in our jobs can be about really specific topics, which you may not have learnt about in your English class at school. So, how can we improve our ability to talk professionally in English in our careers.

How can reading and listening help you to talk about filmmaking in English?

How can reading and listening help you to talk about filmmaking in English_ I’d like to give you some ideas about how reading and listening in English can help you to talk about filmmaking in your job as a professional in the film industry. I’ll also tell you about The English Filmmaking Conversation, an opportunityContinue reading “How can reading and listening help you to talk about filmmaking in English?”

Scriptwriters: How to start your film pitch in English

There’s a lot of pressure on the start of a film pitch. You need to grab people’s attention quickly, and a complicated set up won’t engage your listeners in your pitch. So, where do you start? Michael Hauge recommends beginning by talking about how you came up with the idea for the film project inContinue reading “Scriptwriters: How to start your film pitch in English”

Get your English into shape!

The way we do exercise gives us a useful insight into how to improve our English. Learning a language can seem like a long road with an uncertain outcome at the end, which can make it difficult to know where to start. However, as an English teacher that enjoys running, I’ve found that there areContinue reading “Get your English into shape!”

How to get your pitch meeting off to the best start in English

Making small talk 2: Building a conversation This is the second of two blog posts on making small talk before you pitch your film project. If you haven’t had a chance to read the first post, which is all about starting the conversation, then you might like to read it first by clicking on theContinue reading “How to get your pitch meeting off to the best start in English”

How to make a good impression in English at the start of your pitching meeting

Making small talk Think of the last time you had an appointment to pitch a film project. How did you start your meeting on a positive note? Making a personal connection from the beginning helps to get your meeting off on the right foot, or in a positive way. That’s why most people start meetingsContinue reading “How to make a good impression in English at the start of your pitching meeting”